Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall: (a) manage the affairs of the Chapter; (b) report to the membership upon all business which is considered or acted upon between Chapter meetings; (c) put into effect the votes of the Chapter; (d) adopt the annual budget or authorize special expenditure of funds when necessary without incurring liabilities exceeding normally expected revenue; and perform such other functions as are delegated herein or by the members of the Chapter
2023 Leadership
President
Breanna Shell
Ms. Shell is currently the Director of Planning for the City of Huntington, WV.
Vice President
Rickie Yeager
Mr. Yeager is currently the Director of Development Services for the City of Morgantown, WV.
Treasurer/Secretary
Shae Strait
Mr. Strait is currently the Director of Planning and Development for the City of Fairmont, WV.
Board Member - Local Government
Melissa Scott
Ms. Scott is currently the County Planner/Floodplain Manager for Hardy County, WV.
Board Member - At Large
Cassidy Riley
Ms. Riley is currently the Director of Project Management for the Kanawha County Commission.
Below are other important staff members for APA WV.
WV Home Rule Board Representative
Dan Vriendt
Mr. Vriendt is currently the Director of Planning for the City of Charleston, WV.
Webmaster
Patricia Booth, AICP
Ms. Booth is currently the County Planner for the Monongalia County Planning Commission.
APA Policy Guide Delegate
Natalie Hamilton
Ms. Hamilton is currently the Community Development/Grants Administrator for the Bel-O-Mar Regional Council in Wheeling, WV.